Wells Gray, BC — Interior BC, Canada
Your seasonal
sanctuary.
400 acres of mountains, old-growth forest, and private lake in the heart of Wells Gray Provincial Park. An operating resort for 5 years — now becoming the first node in the Portal.Place Smart Village network.
The property
A living prototype
in the mountains
Wells Gray Village sits at the gateway to Wells Gray Provincial Park — one of BC's largest and most spectacular wilderness areas, known for its waterfalls, volcanic landscape, and old-growth forest.
The property has been welcoming guests since 2019: campers, families, corporate retreats, and events. It's the first and most advanced prototype of the Portal.Place village model.
Everything you experience here — the sauna, the programs, the community rhythms — is the foundation of what scales into the broader network.
On the property
What's here
right now
Ways to participate
Village
programs
A 30-day village residency for families and remote workers. Live the full village rhythm — forest school for the kids, deep work for adults, shared meals, sauna, and community.
Learn about immersionForest school, sauna, campfire, and golf — every Sunday. A low-commitment entry point for locals, guests, and visitors who want a taste of village life.
See Sunday scheduleA season-long work-stay for builders, makers, and contributors. Trade skilled work for accommodation, meals, and full village access. Applications open for 2026.
Apply for work-stayBring your team, community, or organization to the village. The 120-person gazebo, forest, and lake make for an unforgettable off-site — corporate, creative, or personal.
Submit an inquiryCome see it
for yourself.
The best way to understand village life is to experience it. Book a stay at Wells Gray Resort — from a single night to a full month — and arrive as a guest, leave as a believer.
